[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 38 (Friday, February 25, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 9999]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-4485]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 00-AGL-5]
RIN 2120-AA66


Change Controlling Agency for Restricted Areas R-6901A and R-
6901B; Fort McCoy, WI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the controlling agency for Restricted 
Areas R-6901A and R-6901B from ``Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control 
Center (ARTCC)'' to ``Chicago ARTCC.'' This action is being taken due 
to a realignment of airspace areas under the control jurisdiction of 
Chicago ARTCC.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, April 20, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheri Edgett Baron, Airspace and Rules 
Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Due to the realignment of airspace in the vicinity of R-6901A and 
R-6901-B, Chicago ARTCC has assumed responsibility for performing the 
function of controlling agency for these areas.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by changing the designated 
controlling agency for R-6901A and R-6901B from ``FAA, Minneapolis 
ARTCC,'' to ``FAA, Chicago ARTCC.'' There are no changes to the 
boundaries, altitudes, time of designation, or activities conducted 
within the restricted areas.
    Since this action simply changes the controlling agency for the 
existing restricted areas, and does not involve a change in the 
dimensions or operating requirements of that airspace, notice and 
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    Section 73.69 of part 73 was republished in FAA Order 7400.8G, 
dated September 1, 1999.
    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
Therefore this regulation: (1) is not a ``significant regulatory 
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' 
under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation 
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter 
that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    This action is a minor administrative change amending the published 
designation of the controlling agency for existing R-6901A and R-901B. 
There are no changes to air traffic control procedures or routes as a 
result of this action. Therefore, this action is not subject to 
environmental assessments and procedures under FAA Order 1050.1D, 
``Policies and Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts,'' and 
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows:

PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE

    1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 73 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.


Sec. 73.69  [Amended]

    2. Sec. 73.69 is amended as follows:

R-6901A Fort McCoy, WI

    By removing the words ``Controlling agency. FAA, Minneapolis 
ARTCC,'' and substituting the words ``Controlling agency. FAA Chicago 
ARTCC.''

R-6901B Fort McCoy, WI

    By removing the words ``Controlling agency. FAA, Minneapolis 
ARTCC,'' and substituting the words ``Controlling agency. FAA Chicago 
ARTCC.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 17, 2000.
Terry K. Brown,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 00-4485 Filed 2-24-00; 8:45 am]
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